Surgical Services Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager - Surgical Services, FT, Days

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care
facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding
communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in
South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure
and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.
Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral
health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at
Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation
Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides twenty-four-hour responsibility for personnel and operations of the Surgical Services
Departments - PAT, OPS, OR, PACU, ECT and Endoscopy. The Clinical Nurse Manager directs,
supervises and evaluates the performance of the nursing staff, contributes to the development
of fully qualified and continuously improving staff and supports work redesign and quality
improvement within the department. The Clinical Nurse Manager plans and administers the
annual budget in collaboration with the Director. The Clinical Nurse Manager integrates
evidence-based nursing practice utilizing the nursing process.

Job Duties:
* 1. Demonstrates the importance of Service Excellence in job-related functions
and interactions. Rewards those who commit to the standards on a regular basis and
during performance appraisals.
* 2. Maintains patient and associate confidentiality and the confidentiality of
hospital business information.
* 3. Demonstrates support of hospital and departmental process improvement
activities according to the hospital PI plan.
* 4. Demonstrates efficiency through the appropriate use of resources or supplies,
and timely and effective delivery of patient care or other hospital processes.
* 5. Fulfills responsibility to the organization by adhering to its philosophy, policies,
and procedures and by supporting its goals.
* 6. Serves on committees as assigned.
* 7. Acts as leader, role model, and mentor to staff.
* 8. Demonstrates knowledge and application of regulatory agency standards.
* 9. Monitors and controls productive and non-productive time.
* 10. Controls overtime and supply costs.
* 11. Identifies capital needs and justification.
* 12. Schedules staff according to budgeted guidelines and provides core staffing
daily.
* 13. Assures that orientation, annual competencies, and continuing education for
all unit staff are completed.
* 14. Observes nursing activities on all shifts.
* 15. Provides counseling in a timely manner and initiates progressive discipline.
* 16. Completes annual performance reviews.
* 17. Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings.
* 18. Performs interactive daily unit rounds focusing on customer satisfaction
(patients, physicians, associates, and visitors).
* 19. Investigates patient complaints and follows through on incident reports and
corrective measures.
* 20. Monitors charting for accuracy and completeness. Utilizes chart audits to track
progress.
* 21. Identifies performance improvement opportunities and utilizes PDSA to
develop corrective action plan and evaluates progress through resolution.
* 22. Works with other departments to coordinate patient care.
* 23. Facilitates unit cleanliness and order.
* 24. Serves as back-up support to the charge nurse, particularly when the charge
nurse on days is required to take patient assignment.
* 25. Maintains open communications with other clinical and ancillary departments
to better serve the unit's needs.
* 26. Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights:
* Sign On Bonuses for select positions
* Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
* Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
* More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services,
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and
performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King
of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care
hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States,
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Vijayakumar Nair,
vijayakumar.nair@uhsinc.com or 803-641-5631.

Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program. Bachelor's required or
must be actively pursuing courses leading to a Bachelor's degree.
Experience: Previous supervisory experience required. Minimum of three years of Surgery
nursing experience required. Knowledge of human resource management, program
development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency
standards needed.
License or Registration Requirements: Current South Carolina nursing license. Current BLS and
ACLS certification.
Training: CPI training by 90 days of hire.
Travel Requirements: Minimal

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